Synonyms for

Pops

Noun / pɑ:ps / Another word for pops — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a short, sharp, explosive sound

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

bursts explodes cracks

Informal

bangs thumps snaps cracks

Literary

shatters splinters

Antonyms

falls drops descends sinks subsides

Common collocations

  • pops up
  • pops out
  • pops in
  • pops open
  • pops off
  • pops the question
  • pops a balloon
  • pops a wheelie

Word family

noun pop
verb pop
adjective popping

Usage note

The word 'pops' is primarily informal, often used to describe a sudden sound or movement. It can also be used in the idiom 'pops the question' meaning to propose marriage.

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Example sentences

  1. I heard three loud pops coming from the kitchen.
  2. The popcorn pops in the microwave.
  3. The balloon pops when you prick it with a needle.
  4. The soap bubble pops when it touches a sharp object.
  5. The firework made a loud pop and lit up the sky.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of bacon when it pops in the pan.
  • A lot of people like lollipops. I don't like lollipops. To me, a lollipop is hard candy plus garbage. I don't need a handle. Just give me the candy.
  • The balloon pops, and I jump, but it's only a balloon, and it's just a small pop. I don't know why I'm so jumpy.

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